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Asia’s Shifting PoliticsOctober 6 - October 12
Key meetings, conferences, and elections
The Week to Come
• The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced in the Norwegian capital Oslo on October 10; imprisoned Chinese dissident Hu Jia is tipped as a possible winner
• Taiwan celebrates National Day on October 10; President Ma Ying-jeou will deliver a speech at a rally and will lead the participants in chanting "Long Live the Republic of China" and "Long Live Taiwanese Democracy," according to the presidential office
• Every year the Mekong River in the Nong Khai region of northern Thailand sees a phenomenon called the Naga Fireballs, when glowing red fireballs rise from the river. This year the fireballs, whose cause is unknown, are expected from October 11-15
• The Formula One circuit heads to Tokyo for the Japanese Grand Prix from October 10-12
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